Kalamazoo Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect

On Tuesday, at approximately 9:31 a.m., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 1600 block of East Main Street regarding a subject that had been robbed. The victim informed officers that they had been sitting in their vehicle when they were approached by a subject that displayed a weapon and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money from the victim, the suspect left the scene on foot.

Upon investigation, the suspect, weapon used and money were located inside a residence in the 500 block of Phelps Street. A 34 year old Kalamazoo man was taken into custody on charges of armed robbery, felonious assault and an outstanding warrant. The name of the suspect remains unknown and the investigation into the incident is ongoing at this time.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100